Ill 8 over Trib of Kickapoo CR
PoorPosted for loadPeoria County, Illinois · In Pottstown · Structure no. 072015900000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 8 over Trib of Kickapoo CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 8 over Trib of Kickapoo CR in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 8 over Trib of Kickapoo CR built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 8 over Trib of Kickapoo CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 8 over Trib of Kickapoo CR carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ill 8 over Trib of Kickapoo CR?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 8 over Trib of Kickapoo CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.